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WATCH: Rohit Sharma's special message for Chris Gayle

NEW DELHI: After surpassing Chris Gayle's record of most sixes in international cricket on Wednesday, India captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged drawing inspiration from the 'Universe Boss' himself throughout his journey.

The Times of India

Afghanistan's coach Jonathan Trott sees progress despite World Cup defeats

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan faced their second consecutive World Cup defeat on Wednesday, with India securing an eight-wicket victory. However, coach Jonathan Trott believes that despite the losses, Afghanistan is making progress and adapting to the conditions in Delhi, where they are set to face England in their next match.

The Times of India

World Cup, India vs Afghanistan: How 'smart' Jasprit Bumrah makes back-up seamers' job easier

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah emulated Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford's 'temple-point' celebration after dismissing Ibrahim Zadran. While Rashford's celebration is supposed to be a statement on mental health, Bumrah's was suggestive of the way he outsmarts batters.

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Cricket World Cup 2023 Ind vs Afg | I look at the conditions and bowl accordingly: Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah downplayed his four-wicket haul against Afghanistan, stressing he just follows the process. He was surprised by India's rapid chase and denied any discussion of NRR in the dressing room. He's excited for the Pakistan game in his hometown Ahmedabad, and deadpanned that both teams have bowlers and batsmen.…

The Hindu

'Not at all': Jasprit Bumrah denies India planned to boost NRR against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: India's eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan came with 15 overs to spare, but pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah denied it was a planned ploy to boost their net run-rate in the World Cup group stage.

The Times of India

Virat Kohli surpasses Sachin Tendulkar to hit most runs in ODI & T20 World Cups

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli achieved a significant milestone by breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most runs in ICC World Cups (combining 50-over and T20Is) during the ODI World Cup 2023 match against Afghanistan on Wednesday.

The Times of India

SAS shot dead two sleeping Afghans in war crime, public inquiry told

Two children were seriously injured in 2012 incident, inquiry into 80 deaths hears

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'It is crucial that we don't worry about external factors...': Rohit Sharma urges team ahead of blockbuster clash with Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Following India's commanding eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan, captain Rohit Sharma has urged his team to maintain their focus on "things we can control" as they prepare for the highly anticipated World Cup clash against arch-rivals Pakistan.

The Times of India

Watch: Virat Kohli and Naveen-ul-Haq bury the hatchet in heartwarming World Cup moment

NEW DELHI: In a delightful and heartwarming moment, Afghanistan's Naveen-Ul-Haq and India's Virat Kohli were seen sharing pleasantries during the World Cup game in New Delhi on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Rohit Sharma’s individual brilliance shows just how dangerous India can be

India defeated Afghanstan by eight wickets in Delhi to continue winning start at Cricket World Cup

The Independent UK

ODI World Cup: Cold-blooded Rohit serves a hot statement as India blow away Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: There is something very cold-blooded about Rohit Sharma when he goes about destroying opposition attacks. The laze around the crease before taking strike and taking his own sweet time to walk down the pitch to chat with his partner in between overs are often misleading. But when he…

The Times of India

India vs Afghanistan: Sensational Rohit Sharma surpasses Sachin Tendulkar, sets records with his seventh ODI World Cup century

NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday etched his name in the annals of cricket history by becoming the batter with the most centuries in the ODI World Cups. Playing against Afghanistan in the ongoing ICC World Cup at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, India opener smashed a quick-fire…

The Times of India

Rohit Sharma smashes six-hitting record in India’s Cricket World Cup match with Afghanistan

The Indian captain broke Chris Gayle’s record for number of sixes in international cricket

The Independent UK

ODI World Cup: Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai guide Afghanistan to 272/8 against India

NEW DELHI: Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai scored crucial half-centuries as Afghanistan got to a competitive 272 for 8 against India in their World Cup clash on Wednesday in the national capital.

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The Guardian - UK

Fears of more casualties as further earthquakes hit Afghanistan

Hospitals are at capacity since the quakes occurred around the city of Herat, and the Taliban are ill-equipped to respond effectively

The Hindu

Ind vs Afg | Rohit’s swashbuckling century makes easy work of Afghanistan

Match report of the ICC World Cup match between India and Afghanistan at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on October 11, 2023

The Times of India

World Cup, India vs Afghanistan: Afghanistan opt to bat against India

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first against India in a World Cup match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

India beat Afghanistan by eight wickets at Cricket World Cup – as it happened

Rohit Sharma hit the fastest World Cup century by an India player – off 63 balls – as the hosts won with 15 overs to spare in Delhi

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Evening Standard

Afghanistan hit by another large earthquake days after quake killed more than 2,400 people

New quake rocks western province of Herat after thousands killed on Saturday

Al Jazeera

Afghanistan hit by second strong earthquake in days

6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Herat province days after deadly quakes killed an estimated 1,000 people.

The Independent UK

India vs Afghanistan LIVE: Cricket World Cup 2023 result and reaction as Virat Kohli 50 leads hosts to victory

The hosts aim to win consecutive matches after defeating Australia in their opening game

France 24

Afghanistan hit by second strong quake days after first killed more than 2,000

Another strong earthquake shook part of western Afghanistan on Wednesday morning after an earlier quake killed more than 2,000 and flattened whole villages.

The Independent UK

Quake in Afghanistan leaves rubble, funerals and survivors struggling with loss

One of the most destructive earthquakes in Afghanistan's recent history leveled whole villages in Herat province, leaving behind nothing but rubble and funerals

The Times of India

World Cup, India vs Afghanistan: Ishan Kishan dials defence to get going

Southpaw works hard at nets ahead of Afghanistan tie

The Times of India

World Cup, India vs Afghanistan: Virat Kohli-Naveen-ul-Haq duel set to corner spotlight

NEW DELHI: The rise of Afghanistan's cricket in the last seven years has been one of the most endearing stories in world cricket. Their journey from playing qualifiers to automatic entry in a World Cup notwithstanding is commendable. However, they still have a long way to go before they can…

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